(1) American Peace Corps volunteers work with the people in less fortunate countries. (2) These volunteers try to help the peopl
e in these countries solve their problems. (3) Many of the countries are over-populated, and have problems with hunger and poor health care. (4) The children can't get a good education, and life expectancy for the Nepalese is short. (5) The volunteers work side-by-side with the people. (6) They help with farming, education, and health issues. Nepal is one of the countries that the Peace Corps volunteers visit. Nepal is a country about the size of Arkansas. It lies between India and Tibet. The country has many problems. Most of those who live in rural areas can't even get clean water.
Choose the sentence that most likely comes at the end of the second paragraph. A. In a different way, the Peace Corps volunteers are making a difference in this country. B. In the same way, the Peace Corps volunteers are making a difference in this country. C. In spite of the problems, the Peace Corps volunteers are making a difference in this country. D. For instance, the Peace Corps volunteers are making a difference in this poor country.
Palpable means that something can be felt or touched. In the short story "the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness in upon the yacht". The answer is D.
